Compassionate and skilled nurse practitioner with extensive experience in primary care and critical care settings. Known for effective communication and calmness under pressure, delivering optimal patient outcomes through collaborative care and education.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
5
5
Certifications
Work History
DNP, FNP-C
Lincoln Internal Medicine
Lincolnton, North Carolina
07.2023 - Current
Delivered primary care, managing diagnosis, treatment, and referrals for specialty services.
Conducted follow-up visits to assess treatment effectiveness and monitor patient progress.
Performed minor surgical procedures, including suturing lacerations and removing skin lesions.
Executed routine health screenings and physical examinations to ensure comprehensive care.
Provided telehealth consultations, enhancing access for remote patients.
Maintained detailed electronic health records of patient visits, diagnoses, treatments, and test results.
Collaborated with physicians to coordinate optimal outcomes in patient care.
Educated patients on disease prevention, health maintenance, and treatment plans.
Registered Nurse
CaroMont Regional Medical Center, Gaston Memorial Hospital
Gastonia, North Carolina
07.2007 - 06.2023
Served as trauma/emergency room RN, frequently assuming charge nurse responsibilities in emergency department.
Lead cardiothoracic and structural heart nurse navigator role at CaroMont Heart and Vascular, facilitating TAVR and structural heart program initiation.
Conducted annual competency training for local home health agencies to enhance patient care.
Worked as vascular access nurse, delivering educational sessions on vascular access management to hospital staff.
Provided bedside nursing care in coronary care ICU/post-coronary care unit for critically ill patients.
Oversaw weekend operations as charge nurse of a 45-bed PCCU.
Precepted numerous nursing students and new graduates from various institutions to ensure readiness for practice.
Education
Doctor of Nursing Practice - Nursing
Lenoir-Rhyne University
Hickory, NC
05-2023
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Winston-Salem State University
Winston-Salem, NC
05-2015
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Presbyterian School of Nursing
Charlotte
05-2007
Skills
EHR management
Clinical collaboration
Effective communication
Calm under pressure
Self-direction
Critical thinking
Teamwork
Remote office availability
Telehealth services
Disease prevention
Minor surgical procedures
Patient education
Critical care nursing
Preceptorship
ACLS, BLS, PALS certification
Certification
FNP-C, AANP, 2023
Affiliations
Hiking, Kayaking, Baking
Timeline
DNP, FNP-C
Lincoln Internal Medicine
07.2023 - Current
Registered Nurse
CaroMont Regional Medical Center, Gaston Memorial Hospital